Retroid Pocket 5

Buy Retroid Pocket 5

The RetroidPocket 5 is a next-gen handheld with AMOLED screen, active cooling and Android 13. Whether you play modern Android games, use cloud gaming or run your own legal backups via emulators, this handheld can handle it effortlessly.

With the 5.5-inch AMOLED display, a powerful chipset and strong battery life, this is your new go-to handheld. On the go and at home on the couch.

Not for nothing is this one of the most popular android handhelds, you won't find a handheld in this segment that offers more for this price.

Check out the review by RetroReady

Ordered before 16:00 = shipped today from the Netherlands, if in stock.

Why this handheld

The Pocket 5 is made for gamers who want more. Power, comfort and flexibility in one device. Inside is a Snapdragon 865 with Adreno 650,8GB LPDDR4x and128GB UFS 3.1. You notice it everywhere: fast load times, smooth controls and stable performance. The AMOLED display at 1080p and 60Hz ensures deep colours and sharp images. Active cooling keeps everything smooth during longer sessions.

A powerhouse in handheld format, with style and substance.

What you can do with it

• Playing Android games from the Play Store
• Cloud gaming via your favourite services
• Using your own bought games in legal emulator apps
• Watching and listening to media on the AMOLED screen
• Expand storage with microSD to very large libraries

Android 13 means complete freedom. Connect to wifi, log in with your Google account and you're ready to play within minutes.

Main specs

• Screen 5.5-inch AMOLED, 1920 × 1080, 60Hz, touch control

• SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
  1 × Cortex-A77 2.8 GHz, 3 × Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz, 4 × Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz

• GPU Adreno 650

• Memory 8GB LPDDR4x

• Storage 128GB UFS 3.1 + microSD slot

• Connectivity Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1

• Cooling Active cooling with fan

• Controls 3D Hall-sticks and analogue L2/R2 triggers

• Battery 5000 mAh, suitable for long gaming sessions

• Software Android 13 withOTA updates

Personal impression

This feels like a mature Android handheld that really cycles through everything. The AMOLED screen makes a big difference to the experience, the cooling keeps performance steady and the UFS storage provides that fine speed to everything you do. If you want no compromises and are looking for one device for Android, cloud and retro, you're in exactly the right place.

Frequently asked questions about the Retroid Pocket 5

Can I get straight to work without complicated setup
Yes. Log in with your Google account, install your apps and play. For emulators, choose your favourite front-end and set up your own legal backups.

How does the Pocket 5 perform in longer sessions
Active cooling keeps the system noticeably stable. Less throttling and consistent frame rates during longer gaming sessions.

Isn't 1080p on 5.5 inches too small
On the contrary. The AMOLED panel is sharp and colourful. Text and UI remain legible and you benefit from deep blacks and fast response.

How best to expand storage
Use a fast microSD and keep your library organized by system. The internal UFS 3.1 remains ideal for apps and heavier titles.

Does cloud gaming work well on this handheld
Yes. With Wi-Fi 6 and the fast SoC, latency and image quality are fine, provided your network is up to scratch.

Why order from RetroGear Fast shipping from the Netherlands when in stock, clear setup options and support that uses these handhelds every day. You start right away.

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